Recent content by Big-G

Just read a post reply (TERMANATER) that discussed putting a 2 stroke in a tank and being careful about the depth of water. According to the discussion the caution relates to proper back pressure required by 2 stroke engines. I have always been careful about tank depth but only as it relates...

I need two pins for my Bimini top. These pins slide through holes on the gunnel bracket to secure the metal stays. On one end of the pin is a flat locking mechanism that swivels open or close. I know this is a crude description but the best that I can do. I've been to West Marine, hardware...

My 2005 50 hp 2 stroke Yamaha (recently purchased) has a small tube extending from the front of the engine under the cowling to the inside edge of the transom. The tube has been crimped with nylon/plastic ties but the rubber on the tube has dry rotted and leaks what appears to be sea water into...

Just purchased an old West Boats 18 footer in excellent shape but the 50hp 2 stroke Yamaha lowers the stern such that the stern deck drain hole takes in water. (Other post puts weight @ 189 lbs.) The previous owner repowered in 2005 with the Yama and used a plug in the drain hole and installed...

Ready to install kicker bracket on old West Boat 18 footer. Stern has traditional configuration for main outboard but there are closed-in voids inboard on each side of the the engine well. Planning to cut hole in top of void on starboard side for access to inboard bracket connections. Hope to...

Bought another boat. 2005 2 stroke 50hp Yamaha. Planning on using gasoline with ethanol and treating with Stabil. Last owner advises against doing so. He also used ethanol gas with treatment but switched to non ethanol gas after spending big bucks on cloughed jets. I can get non ethanol gas...

2003 18ft CC Maycraft 20 hrs. on 90 hp Johnson. Husband died after using boat only 3 times. Widow's agent wants $9,995.00. Has been under cover. Shows like new boat. Motor has been serviced (carbs cleaned etc.) Two issues: don,t know anything about Maycraft; and the Johnson has not been...

Looking at 17ft with 60 hp 2007 evinrude etec- meter says 37 hours. Know nothing about these motors. Guessing injectors vs carbs. Need help! Boat in heated storage last 4 years. Owner has had medical problems and hasn't used boat during storage. Thanks in advance. Big-G

1994 V21 with 150 Johnson Ocean Runner (I think that's the right nomenclature). Seller has owned boat for 20 years (bought it new). Has been under sheltered boat lift forever. Boat is in excellent condition. After boat ride (15 minutes) motor would not idle. Gas leaking form engine box...